Downtown Dallas is getting a makeover, and education is at the heart of it. Dallas College is shaking things up with plans to redesign its El Centro Campus, a key player in the area for over 50 years. The college has picked four teams to compete for the project, with proposals expected in December. This isn't just about new buildings; it's about creating a space that...
Dallas is gearing up to host nine World Cup matches and the FIFA International Broadcast Center. The city is taking steps to ensure safety and security for everyone involved. One of the key initiatives is the creation of a new police division focused on downtown Dallas. This division will have more officers patrolling the area, making it safer for visitors and reside...
Downtown Dallas is in a tough spot. It's not dead, but it's not thriving either. The area has been struggling with homelessness and crime, which has given it a bad reputation. This is a big deal because downtown is a major part of Dallas's identity and economy. The homeless situation is a big problem. It's not just about how it looks, but also how it feels to be the...
Urban Science, a data-mapping company, is saying goodbye to its longtime home in Detroit's Renaissance Center. After nearly 50 years, they're moving to a new spot called One Campus Martius. This news comes after General Motors, who owns the building, started talking about future plans for the space. The Renaissance Center, built in 1980 and renovated last year, is m...
The University of Missouri is on the hunt for developers to bring a new entertainment and hospitality district to campus. The goal? To make the area more lively, especially on game days, and give the local economy a boost. Think of places like the University of Tennessee or Iowa State University, and you get the idea. The university has three zones ready for develop...
The downtown Los Angeles curfew, which was put in place to stop looting during immigration protests, has been called off. This decision came from Mayor Karen Bass, who had initially set the curfew to protect local businesses and communities from damage. The curfew was first put into effect on June 10, after some protests turned violent with vandalism and looting. The...
In the heart of Salt Lake City, a peaceful march took a dramatic turn when shots rang out, leaving one man critically injured and three individuals in custody. The event, part of the national "No Kings" movement, aimed to protest various political issues, including immigration policies and military actions. Thousands had gathered, making it one of the largest demonst...
On a Saturday morning, thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Los Angeles. They came together to voice their disapproval of the current administration's policies. The demonstration began with a gathering at Grand Park, a central location for the event. From there, the crowd moved along Hill Street, passing by National Guard troops stationed at a federal b...
Food trucks are rolling into Gilroy with a fresh set of rules. The city council has given the green light to a new pilot program. This program is a big step forward from the old rules. The old rules were made for ice cream trucks and were pretty strict. Food trucks had to move every 10 minutes and go through background checks. That was not practical for food trucks. ...
The future seems promising for Greektown in Detroit. The city is in the middle of a major construction project that is expected to wrap up in about eleven months. This project is causing some real headaches for local businesses. Some business owners are worried about how they will survive until the construction is over. The construction is literally ripp...